Apple Cinnamon Dessert
Looking for a quick and cozy fall dessert that tastes homemade without the hassle? This Apple Cinnamon Dessert made with just two simple ingredients — canned cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling — is the ultimate shortcut treat for chilly days, holiday gatherings, or last-minute guests. All that deliciousness, and so little work.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Apple Cinnamon Dessert
- Only 2 ingredients! Let’s face it, nobody wants a recipe with 50 ingredients when in a hurry.
- Prepped in under 10 minutes, and that includes greasing the dish.
- Uses store-bought cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling, which saves gobs of time.
- Bakes in one 8 x 8″ dish — minimal cleanup. In other words, my favorite!
- Topped with sweet icing for that gooey, bakery-style finish, and that came with the rolls.
- Perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or weekend brunch.
Making Apple Cinnamon Dessert
First, preheat your oven to 350° and warm up that kitchen.
Next, grease an 8 x 8″ baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
Then open that canister of cinnamon rolls and try not to blink when it explodes open. LOL! Gets me every time.
Set the icing aside for now, and cut each roll into quarters. Place the cut rolls into the baking dish.
Next, spoon the apple pie filling over the rolls and gently stir. I say, “gently,” because we want the quartered rolls to stay intact.
Then, bake uncovered for 20 minutes, and stir again. Gently. Then, continue to bake for another 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
Drizzle with the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls while warm. And that’s it! Yay!
Delicious served warm either solo, with a scoop of ice cream, or with a healthy dollop of whipped cream on top. Yum!
Tips & Variations
- Add chopped nuts, for instance, pecans or walnuts, for a crunchy topping.
- Sprinkle with extra cinnamon or nutmeg before baking for extra spice.
- Make it a la mode with vanilla or caramel swirl ice cream.
- Great as a breakfast casserole or dessert.
- Add some color with fresh raspberries or blueberries.
Love that Cinnamon? Me, too!
Here are a few more recipes you might enjoy. Check them out:
- Sugared Cinnamon Crackle Cookies
- Frosted Cinnamon Brownies
- Cinnamon Pear Butter
- Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake
- Spiked Cinnamon Rolls
- Cinnamon Orange Swirl Cake
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Apple Cinnamon Dessert
Ingredients
- 13 oz. tube cinnamon rolls, with icing included
- 21 oz. can apple pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and grease or butter an 8 x 8" baking dish.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and place in baking dish. Set icing aside for now. Spoon apple pie filling over cinnamon rolls and gently stir.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then stir. Bake for another 25 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle icing over top. Enjoy!
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Apple Cinnamon Dessert (Only 2 Ingredients!)
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To sum up, this easy Apple Cinnamon Dessert is about to become your go-to fall favorite. Just two ingredients, one baking dish, and a whole lot of flavor, which is hard to resist. Consequently, with all the cozy flavors of a homemade apple pie and sticky cinnamon rolls, this dish is pure autumn comfort in every bite. It’s ideal for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or just a cozy weekend at home. But the real bonus? …no peeling apples or mixing dough required!
In the meantime, I hope you have yourself a blessed day.
